ArtVersion - Graphic Design, Web Development, Visual Branding

I have been interviewed today by Agatha Kubalski
Chicago Small Business Strategies Examiner

Goran Paunovic, creative director at Art Version, a Chicagoland graphic design and web development agency located in Northfield, is a long-time user of Openforum.com. "This is not your typical forum, it's really a gathering of usable information, that particularly small business owners can find useful and learn from," says Paunovic.

Originally launched in 2007, Open Forum is an online forum and networking hub for small business owners created by American Express. The site re-launched this past summer and is full of resources including insights, ideas, and the opportunity to connect and network with other businesses.

"The site is a tremendous tool, but you have to know how to use it. You have to reach out and connect with people. Similar to any other social media tool, you can't just sit around and not participate," says Paunovic.

Although the site was initially designed exclusively for OPEN card holders, American Express recently entered into a strategic partnership with LinkedIn to make Open Forum and its resources accessible to professionals on the business networking site, whether they're card members or not....

Read full article at Examiner

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We are extremely proud that for the 3 years in a row we have been honored by DesignFirms.org with a DesignFirms Web Award. As couple other milestones in 2009 this accomplishment hit us by surprise yesterday after receiving following mail from Design Firms Organization:

As the Internet grows, so do the standards with the websites that occupy
it. With new websites entering cyberspace everyday, the demand for bigger
and better sites has come. We know this project took time, dedication and a lot of hard work.

The judges at DesignFirms would like to announce that your site has been
found as one of the best on the Internet and hereby award you with the
DesignFirms Web Award. Congratulations on such a great achievement
and we look forward to more submissions from you in the future.

Once again, we would like to thank you for helping to support the Design Directory.

Congratulations on such a great achievement! We wish you the best and hope you
submit more award applications in the future!

Thank you Kindly,
The Team
Awards For Internet Creativity